Iversenfjellet

Iversenfjellet is the highest mountain of Hopen in the Svalbard archipelago. It has a height of 371 m.a.s.l. and is located at the southern portion of Hopen. The mountain is named after fisheries consultant Thor Iversen.[1][2]

Iversenfjellet
Iversenfjellet and Kapp Thor viewed from the ship Lance.
Highest point
Elevation371 m (1,217 ft)
Coordinates76°27′15″N 24°55′36″E
Geography
Iversenfjellet is located in Svalbard
Iversenfjellet
Iversenfjellet
Hopen, Svalbard, Norway
Iversenfjellet is located in Arctic
Iversenfjellet
Iversenfjellet
Iversenfjellet (Arctic)

See also
  • Kapp Thor – the southernmost point of Hopen, was also named after Thor Iversen.

References
  1. "Iversenfjellet (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  2. Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. Vol. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 389. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.



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